Tottenham Hotspur prepare controversial swoop for Arsenal striker

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino and new head of recruitment Paul Mitchell could turn to the most unlikely place in a bid to solve their striking crisis, report the Daily Star, with young Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom reportedly high on their wishlist.

Akpom is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season is reportedly unsure about penning an extended deal due to doubts about playing time, something that has also attracted the attention of Everton and Manchester City as well as the Gunners’ bitter rivals.

The England Under 20 international had relatively successful loan spells with Coventry City and Brentford in League One last season, but he is yet to hit the heights of making a genuine impression on Arsene Wenger’s first team.